Kelli Schutrop
CEO & Founder, Thoughtful Resound Lively speaker with 15 years experience in the staffing and search industry; Fractional sales and marketing consulting leader; 4x LinkedIn Learning course instructor; passion for developing expert visibility
About this speaker
Kelli Schutrop is a dynamic revenue growth leader and an influential voice within the executive search and staffing industry.
As CEO & Founder of Thoughtful Resound, a fractional leadership consultancy, she has devoted her expertise to unlocking new revenue streams for growing B2B companies ranging from $1M-5B through innovative sales, marketing, and thought leadership strategies. Her passion lies in accelerating business growth, supported by a robust skill set that spans digital and brand marketing, consultative selling, on-camera hosting, and public speaking. Kelli's professional journey is marked by notable achievements such as scaling startups, building marketing functions, establishing sales structures, and providing consulting to business leaders across the country on strategic growth.
Beyond her role as a sales and marketing leader, Kelli is actively engaged in fostering industry connections and sharing insights on a global scale. She is a four-time LinkedIn Learning course instructor, regularly conducts speaking engagements, organizes fireside chats with industry luminaries, and has contributed her expertise to various boards and committees.
Kelli studied Public Relations and Marketing at the University of Northwestern–St. Paul and brings her enthusiasm for business and connection into every conversation. She has a young, adventurous family that adds richness to all aspects of life.
Ascen is a Y Combinator–backed Employer of Record (EOR) built for staffing agencies. With thousands of W-2s across the US, Ascen’s white-label, all-in-one platform handles onboarding, payroll, invoicing, and funding—giving you the power of a large national staffing agency so you can focus on growth.
